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Help Further the Mission of the AACSA

The African American Community Service agency depends on individual support of loyal members and donors to continue to provide outstanding programing, assistance to the community.
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Donor Advised Fund

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF) and would like to recommend the African American Community Service Agency for a grant, many DAF sponsoring organizations, including Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable, have linked directly to our African American Community Service Agency operating account to make grant recommendations even easier. We gratefully accept grants of all sizes. Please contact your DAF holder to recommend a grant to the African American Community Service Agency, Tax ID # 94- 249428.

General Donation

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General donations are used at the discretion of the AACSA to support various programs, resources, and services for the community.

Pack-A-Backpack Drive

The Pack-a-Backpack Back to School Drive is an annual event by AACSA, in collaboration with the National Pan-Hellenic Council - Silicon Valley Chapter, dedicated to equipping youth from elementary through college with essential supplies.

Mother's Day Community Baby Shower

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AACSA hosts a Mother's Day Community Baby Shower for expecting mothers in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., San Jose Alumni chapter, County of Santa Clara Public Health Department Black Infant Health, and First 5 Santa Clara.

STEAM on Saturdays

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STEAM on Saturdays is a hands-on, creative program designed to introduce youth to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through the innovation of LEGO Robotics. Students learn how to build, program, and problem-solve in a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.

AACSA Leadership Academy

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AACSA’s Leadership Academy (ALA) is a year-long leadership and workforce development program serving high school and college students. ALA provides mentorship, college and career preparation, leadership development, AI and technology education, civic engagement, internships, scholarships, professional development, and direct exposure to career pathways.

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AACSA CARES for the Community

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Through culturally responsive, wraparound services, AACSA CARES provides financial and housing assistance, access to nutritious food, and mental health resources.

Explore CARES services

Food on the Table — A biweekly program hosted by AACSA in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, meant to address nutritional inequities by providing food boxes filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, bread, juice, chicken, and other staples to 5,000 households annually, ensuring consistent access to healthy, nourishing food.
Grab and Go Distribution — A food and supplies program at AACSA’s downtown San Jose location meant to address the lack of ability to purchase these goods resulting from income disparities. Supplies include household items such as toiletries, disinfectants, hand sanitizer, diapers, and wipes, provided as needed.
Mental Health and Wellness — Licensed practitioners provide family, group, and individual therapy sessions, along with specialized programs supporting mothers and fathers as they navigate the intersections of race, parenting, systemic oppression, and equity. AACSA also hosts an ongoing wellness webinar series led by Dr. Glenna Anderson, which brings a cultural lens to addressing emotional and safety needs in the community.
Community Workshops and Programs — AACSA provides a wide range of workshops and programs designed to support families, small businesses, and senior citizens who would otherwise lack these resources. These include FRC parenting workshops, Village Collaborative Healing Portal monthly sessions, economic empowerment opportunities for entrepreneurs, and the Senior Citizens Connected program.
Rental Assistance — To address housing challenges common to the target population, AACSA provides assistance for vulnerable families, clients, and individuals experiencing homelessness. This support includes helping clients secure temporary housing in hotels or shelters and accessing rental assistance funded in part by donors and community partners.

Beyond School Hours

The Beyond School Hours program is a collaboration of various programs designed to address the educational, health, emotional, awareness, and mental development of youth beyond their school activities. This program includes events such as Summer Day Camp, Leadership Academy and Kids Club.

Diapers & More Drive

AACSA’s Family Resource Center, in partnership with the Santa Clara County Black Child Development Institute Village and the National Diaper Bank Network, hosts the annual Diapers & More Diaper Drive to support families experiencing financial hardship. The drive provides essential diapers and baby supplies through community donations of new baby items, gift cards, and monetary contributions, helping ensure local families have access to the resources their children need to thrive.

Homelessness Prevention Services (HPS)

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Every donation, small or large, can help improve the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness, and people at risk of becoming homeless. Statistics show that there is a great disparity in homelessness for people of color across the United States. In fact, African Americans comprise only 2.5% of the total Santa Clara population. However, almost 17% of African Americans are homeless. In addition, the Hispanic/Latinx population comprises 27% of the Santa Clara area and about 44% are homeless. Making a donation to the African American Community Service Agency, helps ensure that every person in need, regardless of income or housing status, is responded to with care and dignity. Your contribution will help in a variety of ways, including assistance with upcoming rent, arrears for rent, housing security deposits, and utility payments. Thank you for making our impact possible!